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Wastelander Panda Series Coming Exclusively to ABC iview

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August 29, 2014

Wastelander Panda Series Coming Exclusively to ABC iview

I’m not sure whose idea it was to put a talking panda into a wasteland resembling like something from a video game, but I’d be happy to buy them a drink. The post-apocalyptic sci-fi western is hitting our very own ABC iview program on Saturday, September 20 and will make its international debut at Fantastic Fesy, Austin TX, September 18-25.

Wastelander Panda: Exile is a co-production between Madman and Epic Films centered around the humanoid panda Isaac, who is banished to the Wasteland after the violent death of a young girl, and sets out to find a “replacement” to reinstate his family into the Tribe of Legion. Check out the trailer further below to make visual sense of this madness.

“To be commissioned by ABC iview as a Web/TV Series and then to be selected for a film festival is very rewarding for all concerned”, producer, Nick Batzias said. Additionally, those interested can catch a sneak peek of the new show at Oz Comic-Con in Sydney, September 13-14. A graphic novel from Gestalt Publishing is also on the cards in the near future.

WIN – 3x Sin City: A Dame to Kill For Double Passes

Zac Elawar

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August 29, 2014

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WIN – 3x Sin City: A Dame to Kill For Double Passes

To celebrate the upcoming theatrical release of a sequel that has been hotly anticipated for almost a decade, Sin City: A Dame to Kill For, Australian distributor Icon Films have provided us with 3 double passes to see the Frank Miller/Robert Rodriguez cinematic experience in either 2D or 3D once it releases nationwide on September 18. (Conditions are printed on the back of the passes)

Early reviews have lauded the stunning 3D which, as you can imagine, accentuates the trademark visual flair of the series extremely well.

Co-directors Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller reunite to bring Miller’s visually stunning Sin City graphic novels back to the screen in Sin City: A Dame to Kill For. Eva Green stars as Ava, a temptress who enlists Dwight McCarthy (Brolin) in a bid to escape her ex-husband. Joseph Gordon Levitt plays Johnny, a mysterious gambler set on taking down his sworn enemy in a high stakes game of life and death. Weaving together two of Miller’s classic stories with new tales, the town’s most hard boiled citizens cross paths with some of its more notorious inhabitants. Newcomers Juno Temple and Jeremy Piven join the all-star cast including Mickey Rourke, Bruce Willis, Rosario Dawson, Jessica Alba, and Jaime King who will be making their return to Sin City: A Dame to Kill For.

To enter, please answer the following question in our comments section below:

Who is your favourite Sin City character (graphic novels or film) and why?

This competition will close late on September 5. Make sure you use a valid email when you register with Disqus before posting your comment so we can email you if you are one of our winners. If you choose to enter by logging in with your Facebook account, your email is not required.

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Pokken Tournament New Details and Mock Roster

Nathan Farrugia

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August 29, 2014

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Pokken Tournament New Details and Mock Roster

With the recent announcement of the Tekken cross Pokemon collaboration title Pokken Tournament in the works by Bandai Namco, fans were left wondering which Pokemon would be included in the final roster. Since the announcement provided very little details, Game Director Katsuhiro Harada has taken to Twitter to reveal some more information about the game. A summary of these tweets is summed up below:

The arcade version might come to North America.
The roster will not be limited to just fighting type Pokemon.
Likewise, a Pokemon not having two legs will also not disqualify it from the roster.
Harada refused to comment on if a Pokemon’s typing will play a role in battle.
He also refused comment if their will be a team based aspect or simple 1 vs 1 matches.
The roster will not include any guest appearances from the Tekken Cast.
The game will not feature a high/mid/low guard system like Tekken and Soul Calibur. A new mechanic will replace this feature. We are guessing it will be more simple based on the general audience of the franchise.

Taking some of that information into account, we’ve compiled a list of what we think could be a likely roster for the eventual home release on the Wii U. Tekken 6 had a total of 43 characters in its final edition on home consoles, so we are going to limit this roster to 40 spots to give some leeway. Keep in mind this is simply a predicted roster and in no way indicative of the final character list that will be in the game when it releases in 2015. We based the list on diversity, popularity and how well they would fit into a Tekken game as well as Pokemon we just want to see in as playable.

1. Lucario (Confirmed)
2. Machamp (Confirmed)
3. Blaziken (Very likely as was featured in the first image seen of the game back in June)
4. Charizard
5. Pikachu
6. Arbok
7. Poliwrath
8. Alakazam
9. Gengar
10. Marowak
11. Hitmonlee
12. Hitmonchan
13. Scyther
14. Dragonite
15. Mewtwo
16. Feraligatr
17. Ariados
18. Sudowoodo
19. Heracross
20. Hitmontop
21. Gardevoir
22. Sceptile
23. Hariyama
24. Metagross
25. Infernape
26. Ambipom
27. Garchomp
28. Toxicroak
29. Magmortar
30. Electivire
31. Excadrill
32. Conkeldurr
33. Zoroark
34. Escavalier
35. Mienshao
36. Greninja
37. Diggersby
38. Aegislash
39. Tyrantrum
40. Hawlucha
Ditto (As the random select character that transforms into a random Pokemon at the start of the battle.)

Culling this list to 40 from the 719 Pokemon in the Pokedex was a big task so please look below for some very honorable mentions. Let us know if you think we’re spot on or way off with our predictions in the comments below and feel free to tell us which Pokemon you want to see the most or even drop your own mock roster if you’ve got some spare time on your hands. We look forward to reading them.

Honourable mentions go out to:

Venusaur
Blastoise
Raichu
Sandslash
Primeape
Typhlosion
Scizor
Mawile
Cacturn
Gallade
Weavile
Sawk
Throh
Lopunny
Bisharp
Genesect
Meloetta
Delphox
Chesnaught
Pangoro
Beartic

Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 Remix trailer highlights new features

Travis Bruno

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August 29, 2014

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A couple of days ago some new screenshots for Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 Remix were released and they focused on showing off Birth by Sleep Final Mix and today Square Enix released a brand new trailer, found below, highlighting all of the new features that have been added into the Final Mix versions of Kingdom Hearts II and Birth by Sleep.

Some of these new featuers include brand new enemies and bosses that players will have to battle against as well as a few new cutscenes, items, and challenges. Currently Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 Remix is set to be released on December 2nd in North America and December 5th in Europe.

Hunter x Hunter manga hiatus extended an extra week

Travis Bruno

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August 29, 2014

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Hunter x Hunter manga hiatus extended an extra week

Recently the Hunter x Hunter manga has been suffering from quite a few delays. After taking a two year hiatus, Yoshihiro Togashi had returned to produce nine chapters of the manga and has since been on another hiatus due to back pain.

Initially the hiatus was only meant to last for two weeks but on the week he was meant to return, another two week hiatus was announced. This time in Jump’s 40th issue it was revealed that Hunter x Hunter would not be returning next week as expected and instead will be delayed one more week as Togashi is still in pain. This means that the manga will likely return in the 42nd issue in two weeks, unless another delay is revealed before then. It is also worth noting that these numerous hiatuses come on the heels of the announcement that the anime series would be ending on episode 148.

One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 announced for PS4, PS3, and PS Vita

Travis Bruno

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August 29, 2014

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One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 announced for PS4, PS3, and PS Vita

It looks like the popularity of One Piece is going to be leading to another collaboration between Koei Tecmo and Bandai Namco. Today it was revealed in the latest issue of Jump magazine that the two companies are working together once again and this time they are making One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 and not only is it going to be released on the PlayStation Vita and PlayStation 3, but the PlayStation 4 as well.

Currently very few details are known about the game, but you can check out the scan below which shows off some of the graphics shown off in the PlayStation 4 version of the game. The scan does say however that the first trailer will be shown during Tokyo Game Show, which starts on September 18th and ends on the 21st.

Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth2 Sisters Generation heads West in 2015

Travis Bruno

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August 29, 2014

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Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth2 Sisters Generation heads West in 2015

Idea Factory International might have just released Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth1 in the West but they are already looking ahead to their next localized title. This title just so happens to be the next game in the series, Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth2 Sisters Generation which is an enhanced version of Hyperdimension Neptunia Mk2.

The company is planning on releasing Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth2 Sisters Generation for the PS Vita in North America and Europe both digitally and at retail sometime early in 2015. The official website, found here, and an announcement trailer was released and you can check that out below the artwork showing off the HDD Candidates, who happen to take the lead role in this title.

Assassin’s Creed: Unity release date pushed to mid-November

Travis Bruno

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August 29, 2014

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Today Ubisoft announced that Assassin’s Creed: Unity has been delayed two weeks worldwide. In a move that will probably confuse less informed gamers, or at least parents, Assassin’s Creed: Unity will now be released alongside Assassin’s Creed: Rogue in both North America and Europe.

Yes, Assassin’s Creed: Unity is now set to be released on November 11th in North America and November 13th in Europe. The reason that the company provided for the two week delay is to ensure that the game is able to meet fan and developer expectations once it is released and that these two weeks will make a “big difference.”

Disney Infinity 2.0 Adds Two Big Heroes to its Line-Up

Andrew Day

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August 28, 2014

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Disney Infinity 2.0 Adds Two Big Heroes to its Line-Up

Well there we have it, Disney‘s worst-kept secret has finally been unveiled. After much speculation, The House of Mouse today finally announced that the two lead characters from their upcoming animated, comic book adaptation; Big Hero 6 will be joining the rest of the cast in Disney Infinity 2.0: Marvel Super Heroes.

Hiro and Baymax seem like the perfect bridge between the Marvel Superhero side of the game and the more traditional Disney Originals side, considering they are two characters that were originally created by Marvel. Hiro will make use of his mind-controlled nanobots to attack enemies and move objects, while Baymax makes use of his super strength, mad kung-fu skills and ability to fly.

Now I know you’re all asking: Where’s the reveal trailer!? Well as always you can check it out below! The Disney Infinity 2.0 roster seems to just keep growing and growing, but there are definitely more secrets and reveals to look forward to. The game launches in exactly three weeks here in Australia so make sure you stay tuned to Capsule Computers for all the awesome Disney news as it becomes available.

Weapons and Villains: A Look Behind the Scenes of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Andrew Day

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August 28, 2014

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Weapons and Villains: A Look Behind the Scenes of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

The radical dudes with attitude are almost here! Paramount Pictures’ Teenage Mutant Turtles is only 2 weeks from its silver screen debut here in Australia and to get us hyped for the upcoming flick, Paramount have given us two behind the scenes featurettes that showcase the weapons and the villains of the film. Now I’m sure that anyone who has ever watched a TMNT show or film will already know all about the turtle’s main weapons, but now you can see how the crew behind the movie brought them to life.

In addition, we have a look at some of the villains that our lovable turtles come up against:

So do these videos get your hype meter off the charts, or are you a little more hesitant about this film? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below and make sure you stay tuned to Capsule Computers for all the news about the heroes in a half-shell as it becomes available.